Universities and other educational institutions in France are keen to welcome Indian students,having been allowed to offer academic courses in English language,Culture Minister Chandresh Kumari Katoch has been informed by the French government.

Katoch was on two-day visit to France last week as part of her three-nation tour of Europe including England and Austria.

Katoch met French Minister of Culture and Communication Aurelie Filippetti. The two ministers held discussions on strengthening cultural bonds between the two countries and making greater efforts to create mutual awareness. The French minister welcomed Indias decision to hold the second edition of Namaste France during the first half of 2015,a government statement said.